GRE Word List
AVOCATION
a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
The meaning of the word avocation is a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| prerogative | an exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as |
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| philanthropist | one who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy |
| ravenous | rapacious |
| coup | a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat |
| illuminate | to supply or brighten with light |
| dross | the scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal |
| receptive | able or inclined to receive |
| doom | a law or ordinance especially in Anglo-Saxon England |
| imperative | not to be avoided or evaded : necessary |